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[magnetik]

I went through the same thing. I pounded and pounded (twss) the correct way. (I measured the taper pin heads) to no avail. I went ahead and broke down and took it to my gunsmith.

 

[don5]

Take the upper off and throw it in the freezer for awhile. The metal contracts and maybe the pin shrinks enough to be pounded out. I am talking about an hour maybe not days. Spray with wd40 or PBR when it come out. That is what I would do. I don't know if it would work but I bet it would. In any event since I own a 15OR, I put the magpul handguard with some rails added on mine so I would not have change out the gas block. I don't know if this helps and I am not saying that is how the gunsmith is going to get it out. This is just my opinion on what I would do.

 

[Bigred99]

Thanks for all the help guys. I gave in today and took the rifle to a gunsmith. He came very recommended by all the LGS's. He had a nice little shop in his garage. Explained my issue and he was very confident he could get it off. He showed me his AR-15(Stag Arms lower). Nice guy really. Said he was forrmer swat and actually did all the smithing for his squad. I feel my S&W is in good hands. I went ahead and brought all the parts so he could reassemble. That way when I pick it up on friday it will be all together and awesome, lol. Ill take some good pictures when I pick it up. Again, thanks guys for the help and encouragement.
Next up- Scopes lol. Been leaning really hard towards the Nikon 1-3x-40 Tactical scope. It comes with free rings etc.. any thoughts on which one would be best?

 

[don5]

I have Nikons on all of the ARs except 1 and the scope for that one is on backorder. This includes my 3 1522s. I have 1 m223 1x4 point blank, 3 P223 3x and 1 P223 3x9x40. All have the Nikon mounts and are great scopes. I am waiting on another 3x9x40 for the one AR. I like them. I hope this helps.

 

[Bigred99]

I have Nikons on all of the ARs except 1 and the scope for that one is on backorder. This includes my 3 1522s. I have 1 m223 1x4 point blank, 3 P223 3x and 1 P223 3x9x40. All have the Nikon mounts and are great scopes. I am waiting on another 3x9x40 for the one AR. I like them. I hope this helps.

That was the vote of confidence I was looking for. I assumed they made nice glass as my father uses Nikon cameras and he doesn't buy junk anything. 3 1522's, man- you lucky dog. I am envious. I love mine. I've been watching them on arms list and it appears they are staying up in price; as the AR's are continuing to drop. I am gonna go ahead and order the Nikon. I'll update when it arrives. Thanks for your help.

 

[don5]

The Nikon 3x has hash marks on the reticle that are suppoesed to be good for 600 yrds. The crosshair is supposed to be sighted in at 200 yards to be able to reach the 600 yard mark according to the instructions. My son and I both like this scope. It is very clear. I recently put the P223 3x9x40 on my s&w m&p 15OR. I like it and my son does as well. The 1522s have prostaff rimfire 3x9x40s and a p22 2x7x32. Yes, I like the Nikons. All of them use the Nikon rings as well. Mostly the p series, but I do have the M223 on one rifle.